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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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